About Us
Amna specialises in supporting the psychosocial wellbeing of refugees and other displaced communities.
We help communities manage the insecurity, stress, and trauma that comes from conflict and forced displacement.
Amna works with humanitarian and community organisations, frontline workers and advocates to replicate our programmes, deliver high-quality psychosocial support, and maintain personal and organisational wellbeing.
Amna Responds to a Changing Context
Syria: Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs
At Amna, we are dedicated to providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to refugees and displaced communities affected by the Syrian crisis. As the political circumstances have changed, detained and tortured communities in Syria have been released, and many displaced Syrians are considering returning home, MHPSS is needed more than ever.
Support Our Work
Emergency Mental Health Appeal for Gaza
Your generosity will support frontline workers and the communities they serve. Join us in supporting Palestine’s journey toward healing and rebuilding.
Urgent Appeal for Support
Over One Million People Displaced in Lebanon
Help us reach thousands of families in desperate need of mental health support, safe spaces, and emergency care.
Sada
Six personal stories of displacement
Too often the voices and stories of refugees aren’t heard. Sada shares six stories of strength and survival from those who have experienced the pain of displacement.
TED Talk
What it’s like to be a war refugee
Living under the constant threat of violence has a lasting effect – even after you escape from danger, says Founder of Amna Zarlasht Halaimzai.
Emergency Responses
Support for Ukrainian refugees
Amna is responding to the emergency in Ukraine through three programmes of support for organisations supporting refugees and those who are internally displaced.
Emergency Responses
Helping Afghan refugees to heal
Amna is supporting Afghan refugees through a network of safe, healing spaces.
Our story
In seven years, Amna has reached an estimated 4 million people through our programmes, advocacy and support to partners across the world across Europe and South Asia.
Our approach
Amna provides trauma-sensitive and identity-informed psychosocial healing support to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
Our Values
Respect, Connection, Understanding & Curiosity
Our work
Asylum seekers and refugees are more likely to suffer from mental health challenges, even after they arrive at a place of relative safety.
Amna provides refugee communities with safe spaces where they can heal from the effects of conflict, war and displacement by reconnecting with others and becoming part of a community.
By supporting individuals, organisations and refugee communities to run safe spaces for restorative group activities, we help people regain their resilience and rediscover feelings of joy and belonging.
Latest News
20.06.2023
Championing Compassion
Kindness is more than a slogan, it’s an act of compassion and self-care. Here are 7 tips to show kindness in your community.
10.11.2022
Baytna: Spaces of play and joy
Baytna provides key emotional support to children whose childhood is disrupted by violence, stress and uncertainty.
17.07.2022
Afghanistan: One year on
The past year has seemed like a repeating of history for many Afghans and indeed trauma is rarely an individual experience.
31.05.2022
Announcing our Ukraine Response partners
We’re delighted to announce the partners we will be working with to support those fleeing war in Ukraine.
05.04.22
What it’s like to be a war refugee
“Understanding how violence and conflict affects and changes people is more important than ever.” Zarlasht Halaimzai
31.03.2022
Refugee Trauma Initiative is now Amna
We are pleased to announce that Refugee Trauma Initiative is now Amna Refugee Healing Network.
21.12.2021
Cristina Finch join’s RTI’s Board
We are delighted to welcome Cristina Finch to the Board of Refugee Trauma Initiative (RTI).
26.08.2021
Crisis continues in Afghanistan
Refugee Trauma Initiative (RTI) express our deep solidarity with Afghans everywhere.
05.12.2024
Our Work in Palestine
Amna has been responding to a growing mental health crisis in Palestine by training frontline workers to provide trauma-informed care.
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